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Does the maternal grandmother have any legal right to appeal to the judgment?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If she was declared a party to the litigation by the Court then she can appeal.
If she was declared a party to the litigation by the Court then she can appeal.

How can I see my granddaughter and do my daughter and I have any visitation rights?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
These are adults and grandparents have no rights to visitation or anything else with their grandchildren in Alabama since the Grandparent Visitation Act was declared unconstitutional.
These are adults and grandparents have no rights to visitation or anything else with their grandchildren in Alabama since the Grandparent Visitation... Read More

What are my parental rights if my husband has two DUIs?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You must petition the Court at the very least to order supervised visitation only. The Court very rarely terminates parental rights but you can request it.
You must petition the Court at the very least to order supervised visitation only. The Court very rarely terminates parental rights but you can... Read More

Is a pregnant 17 year old still considered a minor and still under her parents’ control?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
A unmarried 17 year old girl even if she is pregnant is still under the control of her parents.
A unmarried 17 year old girl even if she is pregnant is still under the control of her parents.

Can anything be done to remove a child from an abusive home?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
She would have to file a dependency petition with the juvneile court in the county in which the child lives. She would then ask the Court for custody of the child in her petition based on the inability of the mother to adequately care or provide for the child.
She would have to file a dependency petition with the juvneile court in the county in which the child lives. She would then ask the Court for... Read More

What exactly does Alabama Law sec 30 4 1 mean?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
This answer depends on the lenght of the marriage and if the spouce has made contributions to the mortgage.
This answer depends on the lenght of the marriage and if the spouce has made contributions to the mortgage.

How do I get in contact with my estranged wife to serve divorce papers?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by William L. Spern (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
File a petition to suspend support payments and hold your ex in contempt of court. The FOC office should have your ex's address. Most orders require the souses to advise of current address.
File a petition to suspend support payments and hold your ex in contempt of court. The FOC office should have your ex's address. Most orders require... Read More

What do I do if my husband's ex-wife gave him a fake tax ID number for her child care provider?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by William L. Spern (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
File an objection with the FOC and schedule a hearing question the day care before the court referee.
File an objection with the FOC and schedule a hearing question the day care before the court referee.

Can harassment charges be charged against me because I am seeking child support?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by attorney Elizabeth Zwiebel, Esquire   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Child support is an obligation that must be paid. If he is saying you are harassing him, I suggest you hire an attorney to file the appropriate paperwork. He will be required to answer in court why he is not paying his child support. You probably need to separate yourself from this issue by employing an attorney to seek child support on your behalf.... Read More
Child support is an obligation that must be paid. If he is saying you are harassing him, I suggest you hire an attorney to file the appropriate... Read More

Can I remove my name off a real estate loan after the divorce?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by attorney Elizabeth Zwiebel, Esquire   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You will need an attorney to file contempt motions and request an order from the judge relieving you of the obligation. This order could be submitted to the mortgage company to remove your name.
You will need an attorney to file contempt motions and request an order from the judge relieving you of the obligation. This order could be... Read More

How do I file for custody of my children?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Frances Yetta Ruiz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can petition for custody in your local county family court.
You can petition for custody in your local county family court.

How do I change my daughter's last name?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Loren Paul Zahn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You file a petition for name change. If you are in my area, please contact me for a free consultation. I offer this service for a reasonable flat rate.
You file a petition for name change. If you are in my area, please contact me for a free consultation. I offer this service for a reasonable flat... Read More

How do I file for an appeal to a child custody order?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by attorney Elizabeth Zwiebel, Esquire   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You have 14 days to file an appeal in family court. You will need to hire an attorney to perfect the filing of an appeal. The appeal will grant you a new hearing. You have 14 days from the date of the order.
You have 14 days to file an appeal in family court. You will need to hire an attorney to perfect the filing of an appeal. The appeal will grant you... Read More

Do I still owe child support after the age limit?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Fill out a termination of child support now. You can find it on line or at the local clerk's office. She will not have to repay the overage so do it now.
Fill out a termination of child support now. You can find it on line or at the local clerk's office. She will not have to repay the overage so do... Read More

Does child support end on the childs birthday or the end of the birth month?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
At the end of the birthday month.
At the end of the birthday month.

What can be done if you are not properly represented?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
I am sorry that you have had a bad experience but you really need to hire an aggressive attorney who will make your case a priority.
I am sorry that you have had a bad experience but you really need to hire an aggressive attorney who will make your case a priority.

Do I need to keep paying my spouses auto insurance?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If she has the resources to pay her own auto and health insurance why did you agree to pay for her coverage. Unfortunately, if the agreement states until she goes to work then you are stuck unless you modify the agreement in Court.
If she has the resources to pay her own auto and health insurance why did you agree to pay for her coverage. Unfortunately, if the agreement states... Read More

Will I no longer be legally responsible for my child if the father changes the babys last name?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Just by changing the child's name does not do away with your obligation to support this child. You must have your parental rights terminated to no longer be responsible for child support.
Just by changing the child's name does not do away with your obligation to support this child. You must have your parental rights terminated to no... Read More

Can the mother of my son legally keep him away from me?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No she can not keep the child from you legally..
No she can not keep the child from you legally..

Can a notarized power of attorney allow a child to be transferred to new legal parents?

Answered 14 years and 8 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No, but an executed and notarized Transfer of Parental Designation would work for up to one year.
No, but an executed and notarized Transfer of Parental Designation would work for up to one year.

Is there legal recourse if a Judge wont sign QDRO?

Answered 14 years and 8 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The only resource would be to file a Writ of Mandamus in the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals requesting that the Court Order the Judge to sign the QDRO.
The only resource would be to file a Writ of Mandamus in the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals requesting that the Court Order the Judge to sign the... Read More

Can social services find out that I am pregnant?

Answered 14 years and 8 months ago by Roianne Houlton Conner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you do not use any DHR services for the pregnancy then I do not know how they would find out.
If you do not use any DHR services for the pregnancy then I do not know how they would find out.
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